Estimating Manager- Logistics

deverellsmith; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Job summary

A leading construction company in San Antonio is in search of an experienced Estimating Manager to lead their estimating function. This senior role requires a blend of technical acumen and leadership skills to produce competitive bids and manage a team. You'll direct bid preparations, maintain collaboration with clients, and support team development. Candidates should have at least 7-10 years of experience in construction estimating and be adept with relevant software tools. A commitment to excellence and growth is essential for this high-impact position.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of construction experience, preferably in estimating.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor an estimating team.
• Strong analytical skills with a data-driven mindset.
• Experience with online estimating and construction management software.
• Data-driven decision making with solid interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct the estimating function to produce winning bids.
• Provide ongoing training and manage a high-performance estimating team.
• Build relationships with clients and collaborate for business development.
• Review subcontractor proposals and manage bid day issues ahead of time.
• Maintain bid scope sheets and quantity surveys for scope meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Data-driven decision-making

Presentation skills

Team development

Education

Degree in architectural or engineering discipline

Tools

Online estimating software

Construction management software

Job description

Construction Sector | Full-Time, Exempt | Office-Based with Occasional Travel

We are working exclusively with a leading construction business to find an experienced and driven Estimating Manager to lead their estimating function. This is a senior, high-impact role for someone who combines sharp technical acumen with genuine leadership ability - someone who can win work, grow a team, and shape the future of a thriving department.

Our client is a well-established, forward-thinking contractor with a strong pipeline and a clear commitment to excellence. They are looking for a leader, not just a number-cruncher.

About the Role

As Estimating Manager, you will oversee and direct the full estimating function - from producing winning bids to managing and mentoring a team of Cost Engineers, Estimators, and Estimating Coordinators. You will report directly to the Director of Estimating, Division Vice President, or President, and will play a central role in the company's growth strategy.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the preparation of well-organised, accurate, and compelling bid packages across lump sum, conceptual, schematic, and design-development project types.
• Present estimates confidently to clients and address technical questions with authority.
• Leverage historical data to ensure precision and competitiveness in all estimates.
• Review subcontractor proposals for accuracy and manage open issues well in advance of bid day.
• Maintain concise bid scope sheets and quantity surveys, ensuring full readiness for scope meetings.

Leadership, Training & Management

• Provide structured, ongoing training and development for your estimating team.
• Manage department budgets, targets, and timelines - adjusting priorities as needed to meet deadlines.
• Delegate effectively, follow up on task completion, and foster a high-performance team culture.
• Mentor junior staff and support their long-term career development in estimating and the wider industry.

Collaboration & Business Development

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate across marketing, business development, and operations to support company strategy.
• Attend project milestone meetings including Owner Risk Meetings (ORMs) and Financial Reviews.
• Cultivate owner relationships to generate repeat business, and network actively within the industry.
• Work closely with subcontractors to stay ahead of potential project opportunities.

What Our Client Is Looking For

• A degree in a relevant architectural or engineering discipline.
• 7-10 years of construction and/or construction estimating experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop an estimating team.
• Proficiency with online estimating and construction management software.
• A data-driven mindset - you make decisions based on evidence, not assumptions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage relationships at all levels.
• Comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders and clients.

Why This Opportunity?

• A genuinely senior role with real influence over department strategy and team culture.
• A company that invests in people - with a clear focus on retention, development, and performance.
• Strong project pipeline and a leadership team that values estimating as a business-critical function.
• Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.